It was to be nothing short of a re-coronation. Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs, one of the most revered figures in Washington sports history, had rejoined the Redskins and in his second season produced a playoff run that fell just one victory short of the NFC championship game. Predictions of a Super Bowl run this season abounded and validation for owner Daniel Snyder and his free-spending approach appeared in the offing.

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